Main area: Community Support Worker Grade Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (may require occasional evening work)
Job ref: 327-25-202
Site: Rikenel Town, Gloucester
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/03/2025 23:59
We love what we do and we think you will, too!
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you’.
We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.
Job overview
GRIP (Gloucestershire Recovery in Psychosis) is a county-wide Early Intervention in Psychosis team that provides care to people experiencing their First Episode of Psychosis. The aim of the team is to work in line with the principles of Early Intervention to deliver specialist care that reflects the principles of recovery and social inclusion.
The team works intensively over a period of up to three years with clients, their families and the wider community to provide the best possible outcomes for people experiencing psychosis and to mitigate the long-term effects of serious mental illness. We are a dynamic, expanding multi-disciplinary team with a strong focus on patient-centred care and promoting hope/collaborative working.
We are pleased to be able to offer a full-time Band 3 post for a community support worker.
The ideal candidate will show a keen interest in Early Intervention in Psychosis values – taking a flexible, compassionate and person-centred approach to working with people at a difficult stage in their lives, and promoting hope for the patient and their family.
Main duties of the job
As a community support worker you will be actively involved in supporting patients to rebuild their lives after an episode of illness. You will be involved in supporting them to rebuild their confidence, develop roles and routine, and engage in activities of interest. Social inclusion is a big part of the role - working with patients to get them involved in both GRIP and community activities, and liaising with other organisations about activities and opportunities available. Community support workers are crucial in setting up and running our groups, allowing patients time to develop new skills and meet other people who have been through similar experiences. Our community support workers also take a lead role in organising physical health monitoring, including the running of our clinics.
There are lots of opportunities for further training, contributing to care planning and MDT meetings, and developing our service.
Working for our organisation
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached JD & PS for detailed information.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of competency based training in a relevant health or social care area
* European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Length and/or nature of experience
* Knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessment and management obtained through formal training course i.e. in house training
* Knowledge and understanding of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) obtained through attendance at in house training
* Experience in the assessment of service users
* Some experience of working in a learning disability, mental health or social care setting
* Experience of lone working and decision making
* Experience of providing social and recreational activities
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
* Awareness of issues surrounding diversity and anti-discriminatory practice
* Ability to work un-supervised for periods of up to 4 hours
* Understanding of how mental illness has an impact on motivation, social skills and activities of daily living
* Demonstrate adherence to the Trusts policies and prescribed nursing care plans
* Understanding of the basic principles of Infection Control
Personal skills, abilities and attributes
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to manage time and plan / prioritise work efficiently and effectively
* Good communication skills both written and verbal
* Ability to show empathy and deal in a sensitive and tactful way when communicating with clients
* Ability to use own initiative
* High degree of confidentiality and integrity
* Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training including Breakaway (subject to Occupational Health clearance)
Other requirements
* Ability to travel independently and efficiently across the County
* Basic computer skills i.e. Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Outlook
* Able to attend and participate in all mandatory and statutory training events
When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:
* Free car parking at many of our sites
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
* A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
* Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities
* Recognition and long service awards
* Fast Track physiotherapy
* Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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